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Yesterday — 30 March 2026Focus on Travel News

South America travel demand rises as Patagonia and Peru lead bookings

30 March 2026 at 18:14
Eco camp domes in Patagonia with mountain peaks and Torres del Paine at sunriseSouth America is emerging as a leading choice for international travellers, with new trekking experiences, limited-time offers, and shifting global travel patterns driving interest in destinations such as Patagonia and Peru. World Expeditions says demand […]

Marriott opens first Cape Verde hotel with beach access and ocean views

30 March 2026 at 16:23
Modern resort lobby with natural materials, rattan seating, tropical plants, and ocean view through large glass doorsMarriott International has opened the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort, marking the company’s first property in Cape Verde. The resort is located above Laginha Beach in Mindelo, on São Vicente island, and offers […]

Singapore defers SAF jet fuel levy to October due to impact of Middle East war

30 March 2026 at 15:15
Airbus A350 aircraft being refueled with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy on flights departing from Singapore will be postponed because of the impact of the Middle East war, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) as reported in The Straits […]

Capella debuts in Kyoto, Japan, in time for the cherry blossom season

30 March 2026 at 13:46
Luxury tatami-style suite at Capella Kyoto with shoji screens, low wooden furniture and panoramic city and mountain viewsCapella Kyoto has officially opened, just as Kyoto’s legendary cherry blossoms reach their fleeting peak. Set in the historic Miyagawa-cho kagai (geisha district), Capella Hotels and Resorts’ inaugural property in Japan is located steps from the […]
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Hilton opens Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran in Sabah

27 March 2026 at 13:56
Tropical beachfront hotel in Sabah with landscaped gardens, pond, and palm trees under a bright blue skyHilton [NYSE: HLT] today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran, marking the brand’s debut in Tuaran and strengthening Hilton’s presence in East Malaysia. The hotel joins Hilton’s growing presence in East […]

Cancellation of in-bound flights to Thailand causes arrivals to nosedive, hotels slash rates amidst Gulf conflict

27 March 2026 at 00:34
Traveler walking through a quiet international departures hall at a Thailand airport with a masked guardian statue and signage overheadSince the Iran war erupted, more than  1,000 Thailand-bound flights mostly to Bangkok and Phuket, have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand. Flight cancellations and airspace closures due to the war in Iran – […]
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